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Uploaded: 06/19/07 8:44 PM GMT
Koo Koo Kookaburra...
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......awwww he's such a sweet little Aussie bird! A young girl at the Bird of Prey centre was carrying him around perched on her hand and he was more than happy for me to stroke his back!

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.corngrowth
06/19/07 8:51 PM GMT
Patti, 'happy' because he is homesick for Australia and you gave him some comfort. Beautiful capture (again). Regards, Cornelius
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::G8R
06/19/07 9:01 PM GMT
A great shot! It's amazing how uniquely different they all are.
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::jswgpb
06/19/07 9:03 PM GMT
I think someone spiked his bird water......he looks happy alright. :) Good job Patti, one bird that you didn't have to chase after. LOL
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.photos_587
06/19/07 9:05 PM GMT
How did you get him to pose like that? Do you know if his wings had been clipped so he couldn't fly? Very good. ;-)
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::fogz
06/19/07 9:10 PM GMT
no his wings had not been clipped - none of them are at this centre. He had a small anchor strap around his ankle, but do not worry they are really cared for well and they have a big open field where they fly the larger birds - I watched a display and will post pictures later - even the bald eagle was flying!
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::scorpie
06/19/07 9:13 PM GMT
Just lovely fogz, reminds me of our kingfishers, which is one bird that I would just love to get a great capture of.
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::DigiCamMan
06/19/07 9:16 PM GMT
Great close up....why is he looking at you like that? Do you have your clothes on?
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::Hottrockin
06/19/07 10:06 PM GMT
8~O

LMAO @ Jerry!! Well?? Did ya?? Hehehe!!

A super interesting bird!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::fogz
06/19/07 10:07 PM GMT
my mouth is sealed!! :| LOL!
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::fra99y
06/19/07 10:31 PM GMT
Another wonderful birdy shot :)
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::kidder
06/19/07 11:49 PM GMT
I remember his song from when I was a kid!
♫♫Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Merry merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh Kookaburra, laugh Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be ♫♫
LOL..so now I know what they actually look like since I dont think there are any around here! Great shot of him Patti! C):-)
♫♫Laugh kookaburra,laugh Kookaburra...
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.foofoo
06/19/07 11:55 PM GMT
I am really enjoying your bird photos Patti. So nice to see up close how beautiful these birds truly are. What an amazing photo this is.
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::PatAndre
06/19/07 11:59 PM GMT
I love that face, such sweetness. But, what a name. I'd hate to have to spell that very often.
Pat
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.TrailGypsy
06/20/07 1:13 AM GMT
Cool...his eyes are almost human-like! Lucky you, getting to pet him. Great shot!
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.21citrouilles
06/20/07 3:49 AM GMT
Oh, the cutie! He has a wise guy expression and I like his hunched postures. Beautiful clarity and colours on him. An excellent capture Patti. :)
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::nature_faerie
06/20/07 4:14 AM GMT
I have to agree about the wise guy expression-again, what a personality! I just love how you can tell so much about them by their eyes. Beautiful picture!
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::Dunstickin
06/20/07 6:35 AM GMT
I bet he chatters as much as you too! lol....

wonderful close-up with fine outstanding details!
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.s0050463
06/20/07 9:53 AM GMT
Fantastic macro, close up! I love your bird series!
Nick
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::LynEve
06/20/07 1:32 PM GMT
Well Dan stole my thinder - here I was all ready to give a stunning redition of kookaburra sits in an old gum tree etc. Oh my goodnes we did it in 'rounds' at school :)

Great shot Patti, your expertise shining through.For an Aussie bird he's not bad looking either.
I hope there was a kiwi there.
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.MOOFIED1
06/20/07 3:43 PM GMT
i love this and the memory you evoked for me!
when my babes were wee ones-
we watched Gullah Gullah Island-
and one of our faves was the tune-
"Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree...",
and i couldn't remember the rest...
thank you Dan!
and thank you Patti!
faves!!
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.twinkel
06/20/07 5:29 PM GMT
are they all looking that sweet in Australia...LOL...beautiful shot Patti of a beauty
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.Inkeri
06/20/07 6:12 PM GMT
He looks he is thinking something funny..Wonderful close-up..
Beautiful shot,Patti..
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.Blumie
06/20/07 6:43 PM GMT
Thats the face of a a little bit shy but very friendly guy. Great capture.
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.jrasband123
06/21/07 5:05 AM GMT
Great shot Patti. He looks kinda sad though.

Jackie
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.krt
06/21/07 11:41 AM GMT
Beautiful, expressive shot Patti. The soft focus on the feathers works extremely well, but I'm not convinced about it for the beak and the eye. I guess you can't have it all!
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.boremachine
06/21/07 3:46 PM GMT
oooohh, he's a cutie, look at his friendly face, I love him ;o)
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.dutch_postings
06/23/07 7:18 PM GMT
A lovely bird indeed ! great shot Patti, well well done.
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.Novice
06/24/07 6:12 PM GMT
Hi Patti,
Great shot indeed! When I eventually get round to sorting out my 'memory sticks' full of shots from my antipodean holiday, I will share with you some of the pics i took of the wild Kookaburras invading my brother-in-laws garden :-)
Thanks for bringing back happy memories Patti.
Stan
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.Steb
08/14/07 11:27 PM GMT
Great shot of our laughing friend. I was surprised when I first found out that Kookaburras are form the Kingfisher family. They don't eat too many fish as far as I know, but they have a great reputation for swooping low over the barbie and stealing sausages.

Steb
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.andy721
12/30/07 8:43 AM GMT
He looks so relaxed in a stoned position ;) Your photography is amazing I need a good lens what kind do you use?
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